US Bridges

Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In NW Rome · Structure no. 000000011550710

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTechnology Pky
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
LocationIn NW Rome
RouteCity Street 3758
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29616, -85.21136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Technology Pky over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.